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Like Sheila, I never had nausea issues with Taxol or Herceptin. I had some muscle and leg/neuropathy issues but not nausea. However with AC, I was very ill. I took a Zofran before even walking in the door and then took one every 4-6 hrs as directed for the first 3 days. AC is much different than Taxol. Also, if fatigue hits you on Taxol, it will be day 3 (with infusion day being day 1). The decadron drip keeps you alive and kickin' quite well with energy to spare (after the benadryl wears off). Then you crash - so, plan on the mid week break (possibly) as everyone is different. Also, I had the every other week "dense dose" schedule. Also, at that time, Herceptin was given yet and I got mine after the fact so I had Taxol and Herceptin separately so I don't know how much of a difference that makes.
Big hug to you for next Monday (Monday was my day too. I worked but it was rough during the AC. I did it Monday because then my weekends were grand to be with my kids and family. Sometimes work is well... not so grand anyway so I didn't want to give them my very best days).
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Kind regards
Becky
Found lump via BSE
Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45
1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side)
2 micromets to sentinel node
Stage 2A
left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg
lumpectomies 9/7/04
4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol
Used Leukine instead of Neulasta
35 rads on right side only
4/05 started Tamoxifen
Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to
trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations
Oophorectomy 8/05
Started Arimidex 9/05
Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06
Arimidex Only
Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia
NED 18 years!
Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"
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